Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 4 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1/2 cup cold water (add slowly)

Potato Filling:

• 3-4 large potatoes (boiled, peeled, and roughly mashed)
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp mango powder (amchoor) or lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Make the dough: Mix the flour, salt, carom seeds, and oil until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and coriander seeds and let them sizzle. Add the peas, mashed potatoes, and all the spices. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until well combined. Stir in cilantro and let the mixture cool completely.
3. Shape the samosas: Divide the dough into equal balls. Roll one out into an oval shape and cut it in half horizontally.
4. Fill and seal: Take one half, lightly wet the straight edge with water, and fold it into a cone. Stuff the cone with the potato filling, wet the open edges, and pinch them firmly to seal.
5. Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat. Fry the samosas in batches for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve: Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with green mint chutney and ketchup or tamarind chutney.

Easy weeknight coconut lime chicken over rice!

Coconut Lime Chicken
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs
2 tsp salt
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 shallot, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
1 chicken stock pot (concentrated stock)
200 ml coconut milk
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp red curry paste
Juice of 1 lime
Zest of 1 lime
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 handful fresh cilantro
Lime slices, for garnish
Jasmine rice, for serving

Method
Season the chicken thighs with salt and smoked paprika.

Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté the sliced shallot and jalapeño until softened.

Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

Add the chicken stock pot, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the coconut milk sauce.

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 10–15 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime zest, and lime slices.

Serve over jasmine rice with extra coconut lime sauce spooned over the top.

Made traditional Algerian Chtitha Djaj for dinner today. It’s a simple, rich red chicken stew packed with garlic, chickpeas, and a bit of a spicy kick.

The secret is the "Dersa" paste—a fresh mix of garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne cooked down with the chicken until aromatic.

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken pieces

1 cup cooked chickpeas

6 minced garlic cloves

2 tbsp tomato paste

Spices: 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt & black pepper

3 tbsp olive oil (or smen)

Warm water

How to make it:

Mash garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and a splash of water into a smooth paste.

Brown the chicken in olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and tomato paste, stirring for a few minutes until fragrant.

Pour in warm water halfway up the chicken, toss in the chickpeas, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.

Best served hot with fresh artisan bread for dipping.

Full printable recipe is in my comment below.

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could share any recipes they have for a Garlic and herb powdered dry rub/marinade for chicken? I've always bought some from my butcher but we use it so often that it's becoming quite pricey to keep buying the small packets as that's the only size they will sell it in. I want to make my own in a larger batch but I can't really find one that isn't full on spicy, my husband has IBS and spicy food is a no go, I would love to hear any garlic and herb recipes you have?